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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 735.90 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 735.90 and 201.81 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 735.90 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/735.90 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 735.90 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 148,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,511.98/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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